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Brighton Heights Citizens Federation

EIN 25-1385638 · Pittsburgh, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Since its inception as a nonprofit organization on 2/28/67, the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation has been involved in a multitude of activities, events and projects in the community. The purpose of the Federation is to promote and encourage the advancement of neighborhood improvements and a greater sense of community. This is accomplished by uniting the citizens of the community, its organizations and institutions to work hand and hand to enhance the health, safety, welfare, property and well-being of the community.

Income
$144,535
Spending
$41,034
Reserves
19.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (9)
  1. Bi-Monthly Safety Meetings - Our local community police liaison presents a breakdown of crimes that may have occurred in our community, discusses resolutions of the cases and presents programs on how to keep our community safe.
  2. $108 spent. Annual Community Beautification efforts - volunteers tend public gardens throughout the main corridors, flowers are planted annually and local neighborhood trash cleanup days are promoted.
  3. $300 spent. Annual 5k Race in 2026, inspire community members to stay in shape, race circuit is through our neighborhood city park.
  4. $773 spent. Provide free food to the community - installed a publicly accessible refrigerator and food storage cabinet (constructed as part of our Build the Wealth trade seminar)
  5. $3,648 spent. House Tour showcasing homes in the neighborhood, encouraging new buyers to want to live in the Brighton Heights area.
  6. $957 spent. Annual Halloween Parade - involve neighborhood families with children (and pets) to showcase local creativity and participate and games and contests in the local park.
  7. $5,760 spent. Bright the Night annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony - Attracts over 300 local residents to enjoy music, food, crafts and multiple children's activity - including a visit from Santa.
  8. $76 spent. Memorial Day Ceremony - volunteers place flags on veterans graves in a local cemetery, along with a patriotic event at the local park featuring speakers, music and fly over.
  9. $2,905 spent. Summer Series - monthly gathering in a local park featuring musical artists and food trucks, attracts several hundred local residents.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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